How much can a Sport Psychologist make?

[Sportacus]

Can a Sport Psychologist make as much as a Clinician?

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[WisNeuro]

The variance here is huge. Also, far fewer job opportunities. Those with better business sense will do well.

 

[erg923]

Can a Sport Psychologist make as much as a Clinician?

My feeling is that the NBA/NFL/NCAAA etc have a bit more discretionary monies than the Department of Veterans Affairs or the local CMHC, right? But what are the chances of getting a job/contract offer from Mark Cuban?

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Practice success (in most speciality areas) has much more to do with business savvy than clinical skills. Speaking of business skills…almost all owners came from the business world, so they will recognize the value to you of being attached to their organization, so they probably don't need to pay you (too much of) a premium to do the work. From the handful of physicians and couple of neuropsychologists I know that have worked with pro teams, compensation is good but not amazing. The "cool factor" may be there in the beginning, but it can be stressful and the work can be demanding because of the dollars attached to your treatment.

 

[WisNeuro]

Yeah, the only reason to be a npsych attached to a sports team is for the cool factor and resume builder. When you look at the rate once it's broken down hourly, it pays less than most gen practice for the 3 that I know who do sports stuff.

 

[Sportacus]

Thanks for the replies. I guess its up to one's entrepeneurial desire.